Projects

BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY OF COTTON PESTS EMPHASIZING MANAGEMENT OF BOLL WEEVILS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 410199

BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF INVASIVE AND EXOTIC PESTS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409760

BIOLOGICALLY BASED PEST MANAGEMENT FOR FIELD AND GREENHOUSE CROPS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 410202

PWA AREAWIDE PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING HONEY BEE HEALTH Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412796

EVALUATION OF WINTER CONVENTIONAL AND TRANSGENIC CANOLA VARIETIES FOR INSECT POPULATIONS Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 415177

DEVELOPMENT OF AN AREA-WIDE APPROACH FOR CONTROLLING INFECTION AND SPREAD OF HLB BY ASIAN CITRUS PSYLLID Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 414801

EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF BAYER CROP SCIENCE EXPERIMENTAL TRANSGENIC COTTON LINES AGAINST THE BEET ARMYWORM Trust (T)   Accession Number: 413066

Publications

Evaluating pure Africanized honey bees and hybrid crosses for colony health and resistance to varroa mites in a subtropical climate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Elzen, P.J., Cox, R.L. 2009. Evaluating pure Africanized honey bees and hybrid crosses for colony health and resistance to varroa mites in a subtropical climate. Subtropical Plant Science. 61:24-30.

Conventional breeding used to improve Bt cotton - (Review Article)

Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Perera, O.P., Meredith Jr, W.R. 2009. Conventional breeding used to improve Bt cotton. Information Systems for Biotechnology News Report.

Determining the relationship between boll age and green plant bug feeding injury to South Texas cotton - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (29-Jan-09)

Reproductive potential of field-collected overwintering boll weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) fed on pollen in the laboratory - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Greenberg, S.M., Jones, G.D., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Setamou, M., Liu, T., Armstrong, J.S., Coleman, R.J., Eischen, F.A. 2009. Reproductive potential of field-collected overwintering boll weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) fed on pollen in the laboratory. Insect Science. 16(4):321-327.

Interrelationship between plants and insects as the basis for IPM systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Greenberg, S.M., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Sappington, T.W., Jones, W.A., Liu, T. 2008. Interrelationship between plants and insects as the basis for IPM systems. Egyptian Journal of Agricultural Research. 86(1):133-148.

Efficacy of Vip3A and Cry1Ab transgenic traits in cotton against various lepidopteran pests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Mahaffey, J.S. 2008. Efficacy of Vip3A and Cry1Ab transgenic traits in cotton against various lepidopteran pests. Florida Entomologist. 91(4):570-575.

Evaluations of Bollgard, Bollgard II, and Widestrike technologies against beet and fall armyworm larvae (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Greenberg, S.M., Armstrong, J.S., Mullins, W.J., Braxton, L.B., Lassiter, R.B., Siebert, M.W. 2008. Evaluations of Bollgard, Bollgard II, and Widestrike technologies against beet and fall armyworm larvae (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Florida Entomologist. 91(4):531-536.

Efficacy of Cry1F insecticidal protein in maize and cotton for control of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Siebert, W.M., Babcock, J.M., Nolting, S., Santos, A.C., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Neese, P.A., King, J.E., Jenkins, J.N., Lorenz, G.M., Fromme, D.D., Lassiter, R.B. 2008. Efficacy of Cry1F insecticidal protein in maize and cotton for control of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Florida Entomologist. 91(4):555-565.

Effects of photoperiod on boll weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) development, survival, and reproduction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Greenberg, S.M., Sappington, T.W., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Liu, T., Setamou, M. 2008. Effects of photoperiod on boll weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) development, survival, and reproduction. Environmental Entomology. 37(6):1396-1402.

Production of mRNA from the cry1Ac Transgene differs among Bollgard® lines which correlates to the level of subsequent protein. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Perera, O.P., Meredith Jr, W.R. 2009. Production of mRNA from the cry1Ac Transgene differs among Bollgard® lines which correlates to the level of subsequent protein. Transgenic Research. 18:143-149.

Molecular comparison of Creontiades plant bugs from South Texas and Australia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Coleman, R.J., Hereward, H.P., De Barro, P.J., Frohlich, D.R., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Goolsby, J. 2008. Molecular comparison of Creontiades plant bugs from South Texas and Australia. Southwestern Entomologist. 33(2):111-117.

Yield Response of Dual-toxin Bt Cotton to Helicoverpa zea Infestations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gore, J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Catchot, A., Jackson, R.E. 2008. Yield Response of Dual-toxin Bt Cotton to Helicoverpa zea Infestations. Journal of Economic Entomology. 101:1594-1599

Assessing beet armyworm damage on Bt and non-Bt cottons by visual observations and remote sensing - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Greenberg, S.M., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Armstrong, J.S. , Yang, C. 2008. Assessing beet armyworm damage on Bt and non-Bt cottons by visual observations and remote sensing. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, Jan. 8-11, 2008, Nashville, TN. 2005.

Insect population dynamics in different tillage systems of dryland and irrigated cotton - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Greenberg, S.M., Bradford, J.M., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Smart, J.R., Liu, T.X. 2008. Insect population dynamics in different tillage systems of dryland and irrigated cotton. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, Jan. 8-11, 2008, Nashville, TN. 2008.

Survival of boll weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) adults after feeding on pollens from various sources - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Greenberg, S.M., Jones, G.D., Eischen, F.A., Coleman, R.J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Liu, T., Setamou, M. 2007. Survival of boll weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) adults after feeding on pollens from various sources. Insect Science. 14:503-510.

Regional Assessment of Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Populations on Cotton and Non-Cotton Crop Hosts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jackson, R.E., Bradley, J., Van Duyn, J., Leonard, B.R., Allen, C., Luttrell, R., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Gore, J., Hardee, D.D., Voth, R., Sivasupramaniam, S., Mullins, W., Head, G. 2008. Regional Assessment of Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Populations on Cotton and Non-Cotton Crop Hosts. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 126:89-106

Using stable isotope analysis to examine the fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) host strains in a cotton habitat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nagoshi, R.N., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Meagher Jr, R.L., Gore, J., Jackson, R.E. 2007. Using stable isotope analysis to examine the fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) host strains in a cotton habitat. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100(5):1569-1576.

Seasonal abundance of sharpshooters, leafhoppers, and psyllids associated with potatoes affected by zebra chip disorder - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Goolsby, J., Bextine, B., Munyaneza, J.E., Setamou, M., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Bester, G. 2007. Seasonal abundance of sharpshooters, leafhoppers, and psyllids associated with potatoes affected by zebra chip disorder. Subtropical Plant Science. 59:15-23.

Development of an IPM program for management of the potato psyllid to reduce incidence of zebra chip disorder in potatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Goolsby, J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Bextine, B., Lin, D., Munyaneza, J.E. 2007. Development of an IPM program for management of the potato psyllid to reduce incidence of zebra chip disorder in potatoes. Subtropical Plant Science. 59:85-94.

60th Annual Insect Research and Conference Report. - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (12-Mar-07)

Efficacy of various Bt Cotton against the Black Cutworm. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Greenberg, S.M. 2007. Efficacy of various Bt Cotton against the Black Cutworm. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 9-12, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 1638-1642.

Noctuid Survivorship and Damage in Widestrike, Bollgard, and Bollgard II Cottons in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Greenberg, S.M., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Armstrong, J.S., Coleman, R.J., Liu, T. 2007. Noctuid Survivorship and Damage in Widestrike, Bollgard, and Bollgard II Cottons in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 9-12, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 316-320.

Efficacy of VIP3A and Cry1Ab Genotypes against various Lepidopteran Pests. - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (24-Feb-07)

Fall Armyworm susceptibility to Bollgard I, Bollgard II, and Widestrike cotton as determined by a leaf-dish assay. - (Abstract)

Armstrong, J.S., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Greenberg, S.M. 2007. Fall Armyworm susceptibility to Bollgard I, Bollgard II, and Widestrike cotton as determined by a leaf-dish assay.. Entomological Society of America Proceedings.

Molecular determinants of lepidopteran flight capacity that respond to larval diet - (Abstract)

Fescemyer, H.W., Kasputis, M.S., Macfarland, S.P., Jackson, R.E., Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Fleischer, S., Marden, J.H. 2006. Molecular determinants of lepidopteran flight capacity that respond to larval diet. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.

Changes in Heliothis Virescens (F.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and Helicoverpa Zea (Boddie) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Populations in the Mississippi Delta from 1986-2005 As Indicated by Adult Male Pheromone Traps - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Hubbard, D.W. 2006. Changes in heliothis virescens (f.) (lepidoptera: noctuidae) and helicoverpa zea (boddie) (lepidoptera: noctuidae) populations in the mississippi delta from 1986-2005 as indicated by adult male pheromone traps. Journal of Cotton Science.

Selecting for Efficacy of Bollgard Cotton Cultivars Against Various Lepidoptera Using Forward Breeding Techniques - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Adamczyk Jr., J.J., Meredith, W.R. 2006. Selecting for efficacy of Bollgard cotton cultivars against various lepidoptera using forward breeding techniques. Journal of Economic Entomology. 99(5):1835-1841.

59th Annual Conference Report on Cotton Insect Research and Control - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Lorenz, G. 2006. 59th annual conference report on cotton insect research and control. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference.

Nitrogen Fertility and Planting Date Effects on Lint Yield and Cryl Ac (Bt) Endotoxin Production. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pettigrew, W.T., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2006. Nitrogen fertility and planting date effects on lint yield and cryl ac (bt) endotoxin production.. Agronomy Journal. 98:691-697

Comparative Efficacy of Bollgard II and Non-Bt Cotton on the Noctuid Complex in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Greenberg, S.M., Armstrong, J.S., Coleman, R.J., Bradford, J.M., Liu, T., Adamczyk Jr., J.J. 2006. Comparative efficacy of Bollgard II and non-bt cotton on the Noctuid Complex in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-6, 2006, San Antonio, Texas. 2006 CDROM.

Influences of Soybean Planting Date and Maturity Group on Stink Bug (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) Populations. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gore, J., Abel, C.A., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Snodgrass, G.L. 2006. Influences of soybean planting date and maturity group on stink bug (heteroptera: pentatomidae) populations.. Environmental Entomology. 35:531-536

Avidin, a Potential Bio-Pesticide and Synergist to Bacillus Thuringiensis Berliner Toxins Against Field Crop Insects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhu, Y., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., West, S.J. 2005. Avidin, a potential bio-pesticide and synergist to bacillus thuringiensis berliner toxins against field crop insects. Journal of Economic Entomology. 98:1566-1571.

Enhanced Bt Toxicity by Avidin and Proteinase Inhibitors Against the Bollworm Helicoverpa zea - (Other)

Zhu, Y., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., West, S.J. 2005. Enhanced Bt Toxicity by Avidin and Proteinase Inhibitors Against the Bollworm Helicoverpa zea. Meeting Abstract. Mississippi Agricultural Pest Management Association Conference. February 2005.

Effect of Avidin on the Growth and Mortality of Five Lepidopteran Insects - (Other)

Zhu, Y., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., West, S.J. 2005. Effect of avidin on the growth and mortality of five lepidopteran insects. Meeting Abstract. Proceedings Beltwide Contton conferences. January 4-7, 2005

Nitrogen Fertility and Planting Date Effects on Lint Yield and CRY1AC(BT) Endotoxin Production - (Abstract)

Pettigrew, W.T., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2005. Nitrogen Fertility and Planting Date Effects on Lint Yield and CRY1AC(BT) Endotoxin Production [abstract]. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference.

Selective Feeding of Tobacco Budworm and Bollworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on Meridic Diet with Different Concentrations of Bacillus Thuringiensis Berliner Proteins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gore, J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Blanco, C.A. 2005. Selective feeding of tobacco budworm and bollworm (lepidoptera: noctuidae) on meridic diet with different concentrations of bacillus thuringiensis berliner proteins. Journal of Economic Entomology.

Toxicity of Insecticides in a Glass-Vial Bioassay to Adult Brown, Green and Southern Green Stink Bugs (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Snodgrass, G.L., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Gore, J. 2005. Toxicity of insecticides in a glass-vial bioassay to adult brown, green and southern green stink bugs (heteroptera: pentatomidae). Journal of Economic Entomology.

Physiologically Based Model of Bt Cotton-Pest Interactions: Ii. Bollworm-Defoliator-Natural Enemy Interactons - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (23-Aug-04)

Impact of Bollworm, Helicoverpa Zea (Boddie), on Maturity and Yields of Bollgard and Bollgard II Cottons - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gore, J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2004. Impact of bollworm, helicoverpa zea (boddie), on maturity and yields of bollgard and bollgard ii cottons. Journal of Cotton Science.

Development of Bollworm, Helicoverpa Zea (Boddie), on Two Commercial Bollgard Cultivars That Differ in Overall Cry1ac Levels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Adamczyk, Jr., J.J., Gore, J. 2004. Development of bollworm, Helicoverpa zea (Boddie), on two commercial Bollgard cultivars that differ in overall Cry1Ac level. Journal of Insect Science. Available online: insectscience.org/4.32.

Laboratory and Field Performance of Cotton Containing Cry1ac, Cry1f, and Both Cry1ac and Cry1f (Widestrike(r)) Against Beet Armyworm and Fall Armyworm Larvae (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Adamczyk, Jr., J.J., Gore, J. 2004. Laboratory and field performance of cotton containing Cry1Ac, Cry1F, and both Cry1Ac and Cry1F (Widestrike(R)) against beet armyworm and fall armyworm larvae (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Florida Entomologist. 87:4.

Laboratory Selection for Beet Armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Resistance to Methoxyfenozide - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gore, J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2004. Laboratory selection for beet armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) resistance to methoxyfenozide. Florida Entomologist. 87:4.

Expression of Cry1ac in Maize Leaves and Cotton Bolls with Diverse Chlorophyll Content and Corresponding Development of Fall Armyowrm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) & Southwestern Corn Borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) on Maize Whorl - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abel, C.A., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2004. Expression of cry1ac in maize leaves and cotton bolls with diverse chlorophyll content and corresponding development of fall armyowrm (lepidoptera: noctuidae) & southwestern corn borer (lepidoptera: crambidae) on maize whorl. Journal of Economic Entomology.

Honey Bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae, Apis Mellifera) Pollen Load Rate Based on Pollen Grain Size - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (15-May-04)

57th Annual Conference Report on Cotton Insect Research and Control - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Adamczyk Jr., J.J., Burris, G. 2004. 57th annual conference report on cotton insect research and control. Proc. Beltwide Cotton Prod. Res. Conf. www.cotton.org/beltwide

Impact of Bollworm Feeding on Bollgard and Bollgard II Cottons - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Gore, J., Adamczyk Jr., J.J. 2004. Impact of bollworm feeding on Bollgard and Bollgard II cottons. Proc. Beltwide Cotton Prod. Res. Conf. www.cotton.org/beltwide.

Pcr Confirmation of the Cry1ac Gene in Transgenic Bt (Bollgard) Cotton - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Zhu, Y., Adamczyk Jr., J.J. 2004. PCR confirmation of the cry1Ac gene in transgenic Bt (bollgard) cotton. Proc. Beltwide Cotton Prod. Res. Conf. CD ROM

Genetic Basis for Variability of Cry1ac Expression among Commercial Transgenic Bacillus Thuringiensis (Bt) Cotton Cultivars in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Meredith Jr, W.R. 2004. Genetic basis for variability of cry1ac expression among commercial transgenic bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) cotton cultivars in the United States. Cotton Science. 8:17-23.

Varying Levels of Cry1ac in Transgenic Bacillus Thuringiensis Berliner (Bt) Cotton Leaf Bioassays - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Adamczyk, Jr., J. J., and Gore, J. 2003. Varying levels of Cry Ac in transgenic Bacillus thuringiensis Berliner (BE) cotton leaf bioassays. Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 20: 49-53.

Selective Feeding of Soybean Looper (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on Meridic Diet with Different Concentrations of the Bacillus Thuringiensis Cry1ac Protein - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gore, J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2004. Selective feeding of soybean looper (lepidoptera: noctuidae) on meridic diet with different concentrations of the bacillus thuringiensis cry1ac protein. J. Entomol. Sci. 39(2): 243-250 (April 2004)

Characterization of Soybean Looper (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Development on Transgenic Bt (Bollgard) Cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gore, J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2004. Characterization of soybean looper (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Tolerance to Bollgard(R) Cotton: Implications for resistance management. J. Entomol. Sci. 39(2): 235-242 (April 2004)